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Mining & the mines, 1951

4,219 stories in Sydney's papers · page 16 of 211

Coal crisis--thousands idle--Rationing hits whole community

The Sun · Thursday 25 January 1951 · page 3

This is how the power cuts will affect you in the HOME: YOU CAN'T: Use electric irons, radiators, electric washing…

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Angry Miners Brand Fadden's Red Plot Story As Utter Lie

Tribune · Thursday 25 January 1951 · page 1

A Miners’ Federation spokesman has branded as an “utter lie” the charge by Acting Prime Minister Fadden that the miners' proposed one- day a week stoppages were in any way dictated by the Communist Information Bureau. “FADDEN is simply trying to…

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A gold tooth saved the lives of Pakistan mission nuns

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 25 January 1951 · page 1

THE story of a gold tooth that saved the lives of a dozen nuns has been told by Bishop Francis Benedict Cialeo, O.P., of Multan, Pakistan. During the bitter Hindu-Moslem strife in Kashmir in…

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Unprecedented Power, Gas Cuts For Homes, Industry Work Stops in North As Miners Talk

Daily Mirror · Thursday 25 January 1951 · page 2

Coal production stopped on the northern and western fields today while miners offended meetings to consider es notional one-day stoppage each week. The weekly Stoppage is planned as a protest against…

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Unprecedented Power, Gas Cuts For Homes, Industry Work Stops in North As Miners Talk

Daily Mirror · Thursday 25 January 1951 · page 2

Coal production stopped on the northern and western fields today while miners attended meetings to consider a national one-day stoppage each week. The weekly stoppage is planned as a protest against…

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Rush Meeting Of Federal Cabinet: 'Time for Showdown' Declares Holt Miners' Poll Favors Weekly Stoppages

Daily Mirror · Thursday 25 January 1951 · page 1

The Minister for Labor and National Service (Mr. Holt) said in Canberra today that the time had arrived for a "complete showdown with those who are trying to smash the industrial peace."…

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Rush Meeting Of Federal Cabinet: Time for Showdown' Declares Holt Miners' Poll Favors Weekly Stoppages

Daily Mirror · Thursday 25 January 1951 · page 1

The Minister for Labor end National Service (Mr, Holt) said Canberra today that the time had arrived for a "complete [?]owdown with those who are trying to smash the industrial [?]eace."…

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Rush Meeting Of Federal Cabinet: 'Time for Showdown' Declares Holt Miners' Poll Favors Weekly Stoppages

Daily Mirror · Thursday 25 January 1951 · page 1

The Minister for Labor and National Service (Mr. Holt) said Canberra today that the time had arrived for a "complete showdown with those who are trying to smash the industrial peace."…

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Coal losses hit homes, factories, transport Gas, Electricity Cut Industry to shut down for 2 days

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 25 January 1951 · page 1

The Deputy Premier (Mr. Cahill) last night announced drastic gas, electricity, and train cuts to operate immediately. HOMES: Domestic…

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Penalties Against Miners

The Sun · Friday 26 January 1951 · page 2

The Coal Industry Tribunal (Mr. F. H. Gallagher) today granted an application by the Joint Coal Board for an award variation providing for severe penalties for miners…

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Mora Yale Gold

Daily Mirror · Friday 26 January 1951 · page 24

Mona Vale Surf Club holds its gala carnival on Monday, when clubs from most northern side beaches will compete. A…

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Government Attacked on Coal Output

Daily Mirror · Friday 26 January 1951 · page 7

The McGirr Government must get Burragorang Valley coal for Bunnerong by allowing…

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Government Attacked on Coal Output

Daily Mirror · Friday 26 January 1951 · page 7

The McGirr Government must get Burragorang Valley coal for Bunnerong by allowing…

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Burragorang coal might end blackouts

The Sun · Friday 26 January 1951 · page 11

Granting of additional leases to private coal mines in the Burragorang Valley would greatly reduce Sydney's power blackouts, managing director of Clinton's…

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Government Attacked on Coal Output

Daily Mirror · Friday 26 January 1951 · page 7

The McGirr Government must get Burragorang Valley coal for Bunnerong by allowing…

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Government Attacked on Coal Output

Daily Mirror · Friday 26 January 1951 · page 7

The McGirr Government must get Burragorang Valley coal for Bunnerong by allowing…

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Coal Shortage Trouble in U.k

Daily Mirror · Friday 26 January 1951 · page 5

LONDON.--Britain's serious coal shortage has resulted in a drastic cut in main line and London, suburban train services…

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Coal Shortage Trouble in U.k

Daily Mirror · Friday 26 January 1951 · page 10

LONDON.--Britain's serious coal shortage has resulted in a drastic cut in main line and London suburban train services…

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Liberal Member Attacks Burragorang Coal Leases

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 26 January 1951 · page 3

MR. BLAKE PELLY, Liberal M.L.A. for Wollondilly, has accused tho Premier (Mr. McGirr), of "hypocrisy and disastrous inaction" over the Crown coal-beating country in the Burragorang…

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Coal Shortage Trouble in U.k

Daily Mirror · Friday 26 January 1951 · page 10

LONDON.--Britain's serious coal shortage has resulted in a drastic cut in main line and London suburban train services…

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